India needs to update its rules for biosimilars to ensure safe, effective, and affordable medicines

Biosimilars are highly similar, affordable versions of original biologic medicines, offering access for over two decades. They represent a significant leap in medical treatment, offering therapies for several diseases. While the initial biosimilar regulatory guidelines were reflective of the scientific and technical development existent at that time, the recent advancements in scientific developments, have made … Read more

Dhoni and the Chennai mania

As the ball flew off his bat, the fielder at long-on briefly braced himself for a possible catch. But only very, very briefly. He craned his neck and saw the little white orb sail over his head, over the hundreds in the stands behind him, out of the stadium, into orbit. It was the most … Read more

The View From India newsletter: When disaster strikes – on Myanmar and Thailand earthquake

A Buddhist monk walks near Maharmyatmuni pagoda in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Mandalay, central Myanmar, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw) | Photo Credit: Thein Zaw There are political disasters, and then natural disasters that periodically remind us of our collective fragility. Hopes of finding more survivors in the rubble of Mandalay … Read more

Three in One: West Bengal’s ambitious project to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B

There is evidence of increased mortality and morbidity rates in infected mothers and infants with HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In an ambitious goal to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B by 2026 the West Bengal government, has recently begun a … Read more

Know your English | Be kind to or be kind with?

For representative purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images “Heard you’re making a big presentation at next week’s conference. Are you all set?” “Not sure. I’m supposed to speak for half an hour about our new project. But…” “That should be easy. I’m sure you have a lot of things to say.” “I do. But every … Read more